Overview
QA/QC Technician Jobs in Santa Ana, CA at Vita Plus Pharm Inc.
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented and quality focused QA/QC Technician to join our manufacturing team at Vita Plus Pharm Inc. This position will be responsible for supporting Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities in a dietary supplement gummy manufacturing environment. The QA/QC Technician will be responsible for ensuring compliance with cGMP, SOPs, FDA requirements, HACCP standards, and internal quality procedures. Key responsibilities include line clearance, sanitation verification, environmental monitoring, raw material sampling and testing, quarantine and release control, in-process inspections, finished product testing, and accurate quality documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform line clearance before production startup to ensure equipment and production areas are clean, labeled, and free from previous product/materials.
- Conduct ATP swab testing to verify sanitation effectiveness and document results.
- Perform Environmental Monitoring (EM) testing including air and water sampling/testing according to QA procedures.
- Collect and test raw material (RM) samples for laboratory testing according to SOP and laboratory requirements.
- Apply quarantine stickers to incoming raw materials and verify accompanying Certificate of Analysis (COA) documentation.
- Review and verify raw material information including lot numbers, labels, and COAs before release.
- Change/update raw material status labels from quarantine to release after QA approval.
- Collect in-process samples during manufacturing for quality evaluation and retain purposes.
- Collect finished gummy samples after curing and oiling processes for quality testing and retention.
- Maintain retain samples according to company procedures and retention schedules.
- Perform required testing and document on in process and final gummy samples.
- Accurately complete QA documentation, logs, and batch records.
- Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, HACCP, and internal quality procedures.
- Report quality deviations, non-conformances, or sanitation concerns to QA management.
- Support internal audits, inspections, and continuous improvement activities.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment.
Skills
- Knowledge of quality inspection and sampling procedures.
- Basic laboratory and quality testing skills.
- Familiarity with environmental monitoring, including air and water testing.
- Strong documentation and recordkeeping skills.
- Knowledge of GMP/cGMP requirements and quality systems.
- Ability to review and verify Certificates of Analysis (COAs).
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to follow SOPs and work effectively in a manufacturing environment.
Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in food science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field preferred.
- Ability to speak Mandarin is a plus.
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in quality assurance, quality control, dietary supplements, food, pharmaceutical, or gummy manufacturing preferred.
- Working knowledge of GMP/cGMP and quality systems.
- Familiarity with ATP testing, environmental monitoring, and sanitation verification.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to follow written procedures, SOPs, and safety requirements.
Pay: $23.00 – $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Santa Ana, CA 92705 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: QA/QC Technician
Company: Vita Plus Pharm Inc.
Location: Santa Ana, CA
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